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RV Details

  • Year: 1956
  • Model: SAFARI 22
  • Listing ID: 1329390
  • Partner ID: 5014007520
  • Posted On: Sep 25, 2020
  • Updated On: Sep 25, 2020

Description

1956 Airstream Safari for sale. 22 feet long and weighs 3400 pounds. Located in Apex, North Carolina. 
Professionally appraised in person by James Polk of Polk and Associates for $87,500.00. It is insured for agreed upon value for $87,500. This is an opportunity to own the currently #1 Award Winning Vintage Airstream in the USA, serial number O6317. Her name is Betty Lou. She has the iconic 13 panels and the rare front kitchen and interior dinette. Manufactured in Ohio. 133 were made less than 15 still exist. Exemplary restored original condition. Winner of Best 1950's Platinum Award at the Vintage Airstream Club Concours D' Elegance at the 2016 WBCCI International Rally in Lewisburg West Virginia. This unit also won the Gold Award at the 2019 WBCCI International Rally Vintage Airstream Club Concours in 2019 at the Meadow Event Park. She also won Best 1950s in Show (of all makes and models) at the Southern Vintage Trailer Friends in Jeckyl Island, GA. A previous owner was John McAfee, founder of the McAfee Anti Virus Software Company. It has spent the majority of its life in the dry climate of the Southwestern part of the country. It was photographed in Money Magazine in 2015. Original owners pictured in 1956. I purchased this unit in 2014. Meticulously restored and maintained by Capital City Customs in Raleigh, NC. A copy of the Appraisal and Polk's credentials is available upon request. Unlike many other RV's this unit will continue to increase in value every year if properly maintained in its current condition. All functionalities have been maintained and work properly.
It has: Highly Polished finish. New brakes. Original heavy duty 4" frame. Powder coated rear bumper. Powder coated propane tanks. Vintage Curtains. New color coordinated vinyl tile floors. Original Fantastic Fan. Labeled Pex plumbing. Coleman 13,000 BTU Air Conditioner and heat unit. Refurbished original cabinetry. Original Dinette and table. Bathroom with shower, toilet & sink, black & gray tanks. New Zip Dee awning. 50's style Baby Moon wheel covers with beauty rings. New tires. New tongue. Painted in POR 15. Electric Jack. Iconic Panoramic windows. Stainless chains. Original 50's & 60's Travel stickers on Windows. Brand New custom twin mattresses. (original bridge & small mattress included to make queen bed.) Cable TV connection. Etc.
I am happy to answer any questions, provide additional information or pictures and schedule showings. Thank you for your interest.

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